Sports Medicine Specialist | Shoulder, Hip, Knee & Ankle Surgeon

Julianne M. Forlizzi, M.D.

Tel: 203-845-2200
Fax: 203-847-1940
Practice Locations: Westport, Wilton

Education & Training

Specialty

Sports Medicine Specialist | Shoulder, Hip, Knee & Ankle Surgeon

Fellowship

Sports Medicine, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ

Postgraduate

Doctor of Medicine, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Religious Studies, Colby College, Waterville, ME

Common Conditions Treated

  • ACL Injuries in Women
  • ACL Tear (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear)
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
  • Patellar Tracking Disorder
  • Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis): Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
  • Quadriceps Tendon Tear
  • Meniscus Tears
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Tibial Plateau Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
  • Knee Fracture
  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee
  • Patella Tendon Rupture
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
  • Patella Fracture (Broken Knee Cap)
  • Knee Joint Pain
  • Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
  • Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Femoral Fractures
  • Femoral-Acetabular Impingement
  • Labral Tears of the Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Muscle Strain Injuries of Thigh
  • Hip and Pelvic Fractures
  • Biceps Tendon Rupture
  • Calcific Tendinitis of Shoulder
  • Fracture of the Collarbone (Clavicle)
  • Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
  • Glenoid Labrum Tears
  • Hill-Sachs Lesion
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Shoulder Dislocations
  • Loose Shoulder (Multidirectional Instability)
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • SLAP Tear
  • Subacromial Bursitis
  • Joint Pain

About Dr. Forlizzi

Dr. Forlizzi is a highly skilled orthopedic sports medicine specialist with expertise in shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle procedures. She is committed to providing each and every one of her patients with pain relief and improved quality of life.

After her undergraduate studies at Colby College, Dr. Forlizzi returned to New Jersey to complete medical school and an orthopedic surgery residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson. While in residency, she helped care for the athletes at Rutgers University, including the football and basketball programs, during their transition into the Big Ten Conference. She also served as a team physician for local high schools in New Jersey.

Dr. Forlizzi specializes in treating patients of all ages with sports-related injuries and is specifically interested in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. She also has specialized expertise in proximal hamstring tendon ruptures, which is predominantly an injury suffered by water skiers.

Dr. Forlizzi is a New Jersey native and lifelong athlete. At Colby College, she was a two-year captain of the women’s basketball team, a 1,000-point scorer, and helped lead the team to two consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. She was also a member of the NESCAC champion women’s lacrosse team.

Accolades & Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society
  • AOA Emerging Leaders
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll

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